Welcome to this next video tutorial which is based on "What Are Your Strengths?"

interview question.

I'm actually gonna give you seven sample answers to choose from, so if you've got an interview

coming up, stick around because you want to gonna take in this information.

So welcome to this tutorial.

My name is Richard McMunn.

I've been helping people like you for about 20 years now to successfully pass your interviews.

And in this particular video, I'm gonna teach you how to answer the interview question,

"What Are Your Strengths?"

I'm actually gonna give you the slides to download, so you can take notes if you want

to as I go along, it won't take long to go through the entire presentation.

But if you watch it from beginning to end, I'll give you the slides so you can then use

the content that I'm gonna give you to prepare for your interview effectively.

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section below this video, then I'll tell you what strength to say in your interview to

get the top marks.

Okay?

So I'll tell you what strength to say if you just put it in the comment section below say,

I've got an admin assistant interview, I've got a bankers interview coming up, whatever

the interview is, tell me and I'll tell you what strength to use so you get the top marks

in this question.

Okay.

Three really important tips before I give you those seven sample answers to the interview

question, "What Are Your Strengths?"

The first one, tip number one, make sure you take the strengths from the job description.

Now, every job that's advertised and every job that people are interviewed for, there

is a job description.

I'll give you an example in a second.

But this is the easiest way to score highly during this interview question, "What Are

Your Strengths?"

So if you think about it for a second, if the employer is looking for someone who is

able to say for example, work effectively under pressure, then it makes sense to tell

them that this is one of your key strengths.

So if we look at a sample job description, the responsibilities, and this is just a sample.

So it says, you have to answer and direct phone calls.

You have to organize and schedule appointments.

You have to plan meetings and take detailed minutes.

And you have to write and distribute email correspondence, memos, letters, faxes and

forms etc.

Then all you need to do is to look at the job description and take the strengths from

there.

So here's an example of one of the strengths based around organizing and scheduling appointments.

So I would say, "Well, one of my key strengths is an ability to organize and schedule appointments

effectively which demonstrates my ability to multitask.

I can be relied upon to never make any mistakes or double-book appointments."

And don't forget, you're gonna get these slides.

I'll tell you where you can download them from so you can then use these sample responses.

Another one based on the job description, planning meetings and taking detailed minutes.

"Another key strength is my experience in taking concise and accurate minutes during

meetings.

In my previous job, I was required to plan my manager's forthcoming meetings, set the

agenda notes, process invites, and also take minutes during the meeting."

Okay.

Tip number two, this is a really good one and it's great for not just this interview

question, but for all of them.

Make sure you use power words in your response.

What do I mean by this?

Well, power words are essentially positive words that will resonate with the interview

panel and make them feel good about you and your skills.

So sample ones to use, power words in your response.

So things like, I'm enthusiastic, I'm motivated, I'm a supportive team member, I'm resilient

in all situations.

I'm resourceful, I'm flexible, mindful, I'm hardworking, and I'm committed, focused, confident,

and reflective.

Now, of course, you don't have to use all of these words but use a number of them because

when you tell the interview panel that these are the skills and attributes you have, then

that will resonate in a positive manner with them.

So here's an example of me using some power words in a response.

"My strengths include an ability to work effectively as part of a team, being supportive of other

team members, being able to focus on the task in hand, carrying out my work competently

and diligently, and also being enthusiastic and motivated about each task."

So you're using a number of power words in that response and you can use that if you

want for your key strengths.

That one there covers absolutely any kind of job whatsoever and would be a great response

to the interview question, "What Are Your Strengths?"

Okay.

Tip number three, provide evidence of your key strength.

So, anybody can say, I'm great at being able to work under pressure, but backing it up

with evidence is a different thing altogether.

But this will gain you more marks in the interview.

So, here's an example response of providing evidence.

"I am highly effective at being able to work under pressure.

For example, in my previous job, I was given three time-sensitive tasks to complete each

week.

If I failed to deliver on each task, the company suffered, so I learned to multitask effectively

and plan my working day to ensure each task was completed on time and to the correct standard."

So again, I'm gonna tell you where you can get these slides in a second and you can download

these and pick which one you wanna choose for your interview.

Okay.

So let me now move on and give you seven sample answers to use for the interview question,

"What Are Your Strengths?"

Let's go.

Okay. first one, number one, "I have a number of key strengths that I feel would benefit

this role, however, I feel my strongest quality is my ability to provide exceptional customer

service at all times.

In my previous job, I used to go out of my way to provide excellent customer service

and care as I felt this was important for our company to continue to lead the market

in its niche.

The only way this could be achieved was through outstanding customer care."

So that strength would be great for any kind of job where you have to deliver great customer

care.

Let's have a look at the second one, the second sample answer.

"I have a number of key strengths that I feel will suit this role, these include being a

supportive team member, someone who completes every task diligently and professionally,

someone who always puts the customer first, and also having an ability to carry out a

number of ongoing tasks at any one time.

I feel my skills, qualities, and attributes are a very strong match for the job description

and I feel given the chance, I would be a valuable asset to your team."

That is a great one that covers any kind of job whatsoever.

So that's the second response.

Let's move on to the third response, the third sample answer.

"One of my strengths is an ability to reflect on my own performance and therefore continually

improve as an employee.

In my last role, I wanted to improve the way I dealt with our customers and so I decided

to enroll on a distance learning course that would help me to understand the needs of our

customers, whilst delivering outstanding customer care.

Following the completion of the course, my manager noted how he had seen an improvement

in my performance at work."

So that's a good one if you want to demonstrate that you were able to reflect on your own

performance and volunteer to take self development cause courses to help the company improve

and develop.

Okay.

Number four.

As you'll see, there's certainly, at least one that you can use here during your interview.

"I believe I am a highly effective communicator both in writing and also when dealing with

customers and clients face to face and also in meetings.

For example, in my last role, the majority of clients and customers would contact me

first when they needed something sorting out.

I always listen to the customer or clients issues or concerns and I set about resolving

them as soon as possible."

Again, that's a good one where you have to deal face to face with clients and customers.

Number five, sample answer.

"One of my key strengths is an ability to multitask whilst working under pressure and

to strict timescales.

For example, in my previous job, I was praised in my latest appraisal for my ability to take

on multiple jobs all at once, whilst delivering on set targets each month.

Another one of my strengths is an ability to stay positive and enthusiastic in all situations.

And even if things are going wrong, I will always look for the positive."

Sample answer number six.

"In addition to being a great team worker, communicator, and multitasker, I'm also highly

competent at delivering projects for my managers.

In my last role, I was given three important projects to complete within the last six months.

My manager felt I was very good at project management and I think he used to use my skills

in this area because he always knew I would deliver on time and to specification."

Another one, question seven, you're gonna get the slides very soon.

Here's the next one.

"One of my key strengths is an ability to operate under strict rules and guidelines,

whilst also following safety procedures and my training.

I understand how important it is within the job I am being interviewed for today to act

in accordance with operating procedures.

If I do not then something could go wrong or somebody could get injured."

So that's great for any kind of engineering job or a job where you have to follow strict

rules and procedures.

Okay.

To get the slides, all you need to do is click the link below the video.

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says SlideShare which is owned by LinkedIn, and then you can download these slides and

start preparing more for your interview.

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below the video or go to the website passmyinterview.com where you can get access to 54 free training

videos that I've created myself to help you pass your interview.

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will help you pass your interview.

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that I provide and I wish you all a very pursuit in your attempt to pass your interview.

Don't forget to put what interview you've got coming up in the comment section below

and I'll jump on here each day and I'll tell you which strength to use.

Thank you very much for watching and all the best.